Well Guys, I was trying to stay away from this subject but I have yet to see one of the compelling reasons to do taxi tests with a brand new experimental airplane. What is wrong with the plane??? There a any number of things that can seriously kill ya that could be wrong with your plane. I did nearly 10 hours of running the runway. I discovered brake problems, throttle sticking, a carb that could not handle ram air. They were resolved and I didn't have to worry about them for the actual first flying which went off uneventful. I also tend to think that this conversation is assuming always to fast taxi and that is not always the case either and should be treated as a gradual learning event. Joe Horton
----- Original Message ----- From: "Herbert F?rle via KRnet" <krnet at list.krnet.org> .......I'm absolutely the opinion of Marks recommendations! Any theories,which can be read in books and magazines are good for the head but not for the hands.Therefore,it is essential to coordinate theory and practice.As Mark said,it is very controversial to find a suitable human/Pilot. Before I flew my Kitfox the first time,I faced the same decision.I completet about fifty landings in a citabria with a very experienced instructor,reminded me on my successful take offs with my Fisher Koala and last but not least on the countless flights with a taildragger motorglider .This whole experience- package caused me to be my own testpilot,Tanks good,with success! I have no fear , to do it again with my Kr! Herbert Fuerle German Kr2s Von meinem iPad gesendet
